Barkley (knee) is suited up for Thursday's joint practice with the Browns, but coach Joe Judge said the running back won't take any live snaps, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
This falls in line with reports earlier this month suggesting the Giant would wait for the final week of the preseason to really ramp up Barkley's workload. That doesn't mean he'll play in an exhibition, but we could see a return to full-team drills as soon as next week, once the Giants resume practicing after Sunday's preseason tilt in Cleveland. Former teammate Odell Beckham seems to be a step ahead of Barkley in the ACL rehab process, though the wideout still figures to miss Sunday's reunion.